neverexception
3 posts
Jul 23, 2025
8:43 PM
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Hello fellow word enthusiasts,
I've been pondering a subtle distinction in everyday language, and it's something I often find myself wrestling with when writing, especially in more formal contexts or when trying to convey a specific nuance.
The words "attempt" and "try" often seem interchangeable in casual conversation. "I'll try to finish that report" or "I'll attempt to finish that report" both get the general idea across. However, my gut feeling is that "attempt" often carries a slightly different connotation, perhaps hinting at a greater challenge, a more deliberate effort, or even a higher likelihood of failure, even if the speaker intends to succeed.
My precise question is: In what specific scenarios or contexts does the choice between "attempt" and "try" truly alter the perceived meaning, the speaker's implied commitment, or the formality of the statement, and why?
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I'm particularly interested in examples where using one over the other would genuinely lead to a misinterpretation or a significantly different impression. Looking forward to your insights!
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